Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Life Preserver Sandwich

These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! They’re a cute addition to an ocean-themed […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

Stamped Hyacinth Flower

Create artwork featuring pretty spring flowers by stamping a common household item. This project is easy for toddlers and preschoolers […]

Wookie Birdhouse

Help your Star Wars fan turn an empty milk or juice carton into a cute Wookie Birdhouse. It’s a great […]

Edible Tea Cups

Invite your stuffed animals and dolls to a spring tea party, complete with sweet treats! These adorable edible teacups are […]

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

Create gorgeous sunflowers inspired by the artwork of Van Gogh. Even young artists can use the technique to make something […]

Personalized Camp Mug

Show your love of camping in the great outdoors with this fun mug. Made of steel, the mug can be […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Personalized Floppy Beach Hat

Protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays this summer season with this trendy personalized beach hat with flock. Once […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Edible Sea Glass

Celebrate summer with a beach party. This edible sea glass fits right in with beach themed foods.

Sea Otter Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes could not be cuter! They’re decorated like sea otters using modeling chocolate.

Painted Ice Cream Cones

Turn plain ice cream cones into works of art with food coloring! The tutorials includes tips and tricks to make […]

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Rice Krispie Hula Girls

These adorable Rice Krispie Hula Girls treats will be the talk of the luau! They are so easy to make […]

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Beach-Themed Snack

This beach-themed snack cup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. It’s a fun treat for […]

Olympic Rings Flag

Celebrate the Olympics with this quick and easy craft. Paper cups and paint are all that’s needed to create an […]

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Pineapple Macarons

Turn store-bought macarons into adorable little pineapples! This craft is so easy to do and couldn’t be cuter.

Patriotic Dip

Planning an Independence Day party? This tasty dip will add patriotic flare to your table!

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Picnic Cake

This picnic-themed cake is so cute and so much fun. Purchased gummy soda and pizza slices make it super simple […]

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Watermelon Canvas Painting

Paint a watermelon canvas while enjoying a tasty watermelon drink. This easy project is great for the summertime. 

Hello Watermelon Note Cards

Make your own watermelon note cards to send to friends. This easy craft is fun to do and perfect for […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]